One-Pan Taco Rice

This quick one-pan meal is packed with lean protein and fiber-rich whole grains, making it a balanced and satisfying weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

Calories next to each ingredient are for that ingredient across the whole recipe (6 servings), not per serving.

• 1 pound 85% lean ground turkey · 948 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1 cup onion, chopped · 59 kcal in the whole recipe
• 4 tablespoons Chili and Spice Seasoning · 58 kcal in the whole recipe
• 2 cans (10 ounces each) tomatoes and green chiles · 115 kcal in the whole recipe
• 3 cups brown rice, cooked · 712 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1/2 cup low-fat shredded cheese · 45 kcal in the whole recipe

Method

1. In a large skillet or pot, brown the ground turkey and cook the chopped onion over medium-high heat until the meat is fully cooked and the onion is soft.

   

2. Carefully drain any excess grease from the pan using a paper towel.

   

3. Stir in the chili seasoning, canned tomatoes with green chiles, and cooked brown rice, mixing everything well.

   

4. Heat the mixture over medium heat until it is thoroughly hot, then sprinkle the shredded cheese on top just before serving.

   

Adapted from a USDA MyPlate Kitchen recipe (public domain). Portions, macros, diet checks and step photos by Besly.